Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. vs Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro
Both are Leica L lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 89 g lighter (256 g vs 345 g)
- You need more reach: 56mm vs 28mm at the long end
- You want a compact lens: 60 mm vs 89.8 mm long
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro if
- You want a wider view: 14mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.08× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. is made for APS-C
Spec differences
13 differences| Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. | Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Panasonic
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
18-56mm
|
14-28mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/4
|
| Weight |
256 g
lighter
|
345 g
|
| Length |
60 mm
shorter
|
89.8 mm
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
slimmer
|
84 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.15 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.08×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 7 groups
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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